Board of Directors

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Board Chair

Marty Dunn
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP

“I have always treasured my time and service on the Board, as none of us can rest as long as hunger and poverty plague anyone in our community. Unfortunately, these disparities have only grown and our mission to eradicate food insecurity is now more urgent and critical than ever.”

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Board Chair Elect

Dwinelva Z. Zackery
St. Elizabeth Healthcare

“I value the opportunity to work alongside those committed to advancing the mission-critical work of the Freestore. Its mission aligns with my belief and vocation to eliminate barriers for our most vulnerable to they can be empowered to live and thrive with hope and dignity.”

Vice Chair

Development

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Henry Karamanoukian
Retired – P&G

“I am passionate about the Freestore’s mission of improving lives by eliminating hunger. When I was part of the Board of Trustees a decade ago, I was inspired by the organization’s positive impact of helping people in our community, I am honored to serve the Freestore Foodbank again as it continues the important work of eradicating food insecurity.”

Vice Chair

Governance & Trusteeship

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Jenny Neyer Berg
Leadership Council for Nonprofits

“I’ve long admired the mission of FSFB and got to learn more firsthand when they received the first grant from Impact 100 (I’m an Impact 100 member). This opened my eyes further to the needs of those suffering from food insecurity. In my role as the previous Executive Director of Leadership Council for Nonprofits, I got to know and enjoy working with Kurt Reiber and other staff members of FSFB.”

Board Treasurer

Mike Haught
Midwest Filtration

“I believe in the Freestore mission of improving lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community. The outstanding team at the Freestore delivers on this Mission every day, and I want to help support them in any way I can. Thank you to Warren Weber for his years of support to Freestore and getting me connected to this great organization.”

Board Secretary

Eric Kearney
Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky African American

Member

Damon V. Allen
Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati

“I once heard Dr. O’dell Owens speak about a child that was lactose intolerant. However, he came to school each day so hungry that he ate the free breakfast, including the free milk, despite how sick it made him. That inspired me to get involved in the Freestore Foodbank and help make a difference in the lives of hungry children.”

Member

Alen Amini
Boston Consulting Group

“I’ve been inspired by Frestore Foodbank’s work since I first learned of its work as a child. I’ve admired the impactful way we have addressed hunger in the city – in a systematic, thoughtful manner that’s a national model.”

Member

Joe C. Alter
American Financial Group

“The Freestore’s efforts to support vulnerable individuals and families has been invaluable to the region over the long run. Eliminating hunger is fundamental to improving the lives of our fellow citizens and creating vibrant communities with the potential for upward mobility. For many years I have admired the Freestore and its leadership, and it’s an honor to have the opportunity to help contribute to its mission.”

Member

Bob Baer
Belflex Staffing Network

Member

Sue Baggott
Power Within Consulting

“My early exposure to the Freestore Foodbank was when our family volunteered on the food sorting line – helping teach our kids about giving back. While on the Impact 100 Board, I learned about the Cincinnati COOKS! and Power Pack programs. Overall, I’m impressed with the comprehensive approaches the Freestore Foodbank has taken to provide critical hunger relief, as well as to make connections to services that build stability, self-reliance and life improvement.”

Member

Cassandra Barham
The Contact Center (Benefits Rights Advocacy Group)

“At one time in my life, I was on welfare and the Freestore helped me when I was low on food. Joining the board has allowed me to be a voice for the community and share the need that I have seen.”

Member

Brett Blackwell
Corporex

“Hunger is a fundamental problem that can be a byproduct or cause of many social/economic issues that our region faces. Attacking that problem is paramount to improving our region as a whole. The Freestore has a long history of addressing the issue of hunger in our region and has made great strides in eliminating this problem. Its mission, coupled with its stellar reputation, is what attracted me to get involved with Freestore Foodbank.”

Member

Anne Lilly Cone
Anne Lilly Cone, LLC

“My personal beliefs are part of what inspired my involvement in the Freestore Foodbank. My family also has a history of giving back to the community.”

Member

James (Jim) A. Dressman III
Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc

“I have always known the Freestore to be one of the most important social service organizations in Greater Cincinnati. I was taught at a very young age that service to the least of my neighbors is not optional, it is a duty. I did not hesitate when asked to serve on the Freestore Board and I have had no regrets. Its service to the least in our community is unmatched.”

Member

David Freitas
Deloitte & Touche LLP

“Having school-age children of my own and learning the statistics on childhood hunger has on childhood education was truly sobering. Getting involved – first through volunteering and then as a Board member at another Feeding America organization – I saw firsthand all of the life changing work that Feeding America and the Freestore Foodbank do. Upon my move to Cincinnati, I wanted to continue helping out as much as I could.”

Member

Thomas (Tom) J. Kirkwood
Thompson Hine LLP

“Hunger is a noxious but real presence in our otherwise abundant world. A hungry child cannot learn. A hungry community cannot thrive. The Freestore Foodbank is the premier warrior working every day to eradicate hunger in our region. I am proud to be in my second decade of service as a trustee of the Freestore Foodbank, one of the finest Foodbanks in the nation.”

Member

Melissa Klein
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

“The FSFB is such a critical community organization to help some of the most underserved families in our communities. I work in a primary care center who provides care for children from many of these same families. Our clinic’s mission and the FSFB have many similarities and shared values. Together we have created programs to aid children and families in our community. I look forward to further innovations aimed at children.”

Member

Julie L. McGehee
The E.W. Scripps Company

Member

Meghan Mullikin
Mariner Wealth Advisors

“I had volunteered with the Freestore to put together Power Packs for school children to have something to eat on the weekends when they weren’t in school. A student cannot be expected to learn if their basic needs are not met. I love that the Freestore not only looks to satisfy the immediate needs of hunger in our community, but also helps give a hand up through job-training programs (Cincinnati COOKS! & LIFT the Tri-State) to help people feed their families for a lifetime – because of this perspective I knew I needed to get involved.”

Member

Paula A. Neises, CPM
Cushman & Wakefield

“My first experience with the Freestore Foodbank was as a member of their Corwine Board where I utilized my commercial real estate experience to provide vice management, oversight and strategic planning for the organization’s real estate assets. Seeing firsthand the deep needs of our community and the Freestore team’s passion for meeting those needs, I was inspired to do more to work towards achieving the mission of eliminating food insecurity and providing pathways to stability and self-sufficiency.”

Member

Ann Reed
Kroger

“The Freestore Foodbank aligns with our mission at Kroger and our goal of Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. It is an incredible travesty that so many do not know where their next meal is coming from with all of the food abundance in our community. It will take all of us to end hunger, and I know by partnering with the Freestore Foodbank we can make a difference.”

Member

Ramon Rodriguez
Fifth Third Bank

“I view hunger, especially childhood hunger, as completely unacceptable especially in a country as bountiful and as blessed as ours. The Freestore not only works to feed those in need, but beyond looks to lend a hand towards lifting up these families and in doing so breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger. I can think of no best mission to personally engage in!”

Member

Dick Rosenthal
Uptown Arts

“Following my late wife, Lois, I could see the unending need for support for the food, and the broad caring the FSFB provided. The need was obvious as was/is an engaged Board to provide the expertise and funding necessary to sustain and grow the organization’s mission.”

Member

David Taylor
The Procter & Gamble Company

Member

Richard P. Vaughan
Peoples Bank, West Region

“Multiple focuses had me get involved. First, understanding the mission and the good work of the organization. Second, is the passion of the associates to ensure that the needs are being met in our communities.”

Member

Warren Weber
PNC Bank Ohio and Northern Kentucky

“Rich Boehne, chairman of the board, president and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company, introduced me to the Freestore Foodbank and I continue to be inspired through helping our hungry neighbors.”

Member

Peggy Zink
Cincinnati Works – Retired

“I believe that everyone deserves to have food sufficient for healthy, long and productive lives.”

Leadership Team

President / CEO

Kurt L. Reiber
Freestore Foodbank

“I believe that we, the staff, the donors and the volunteers of the Freestore Foodbank, are the “connection” that enables our clients to secure “food” which provides them with “hope”. By helping our clients make this “connection” we help them achieve “self-reliance” during these times in their lives when their need is greatest.”

VP / CFO

Tim Weidner
Freestore Foodbank

“It means our goal is much more than just putting food in people’s stomach. It is about changing lives.”

VP / Chief Development Officer

Trisha Rayner
Freestore Foodbank

“I develop strategies, organize and direct all ongoing work and special projects for fundraising, communications, advocacy, volunteer services, and public relations.”

VP / Human Resources

Valarie S. Boykins
Freestore Foodbank

“My experience includes over 25 years in the areas of executive coaching, team building, workforce development, community relations, Human Resources Manager, Manager of Diverse Workforce, and Employee and Labor Relations Consultant.”

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